Audiovisual Technician Apprentice

ABSOLUTE AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS LTD

ROYSTON (SG8 0SS)

Closes in 24 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 March 2026

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Summary

We are an Audio Visual Hire, Live Events and Staging Company established in 2006 based in North Hertfordshire. We are a fantastic company to work for and are now looking to expand our team and continue to grow and develop our business. We are looking for an Audiovisual Apprentice to join our team.

Wage

£22,570 a year

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Training course
Audiovisual technician (level 5)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 April 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Working as part of a busy audio visual rental and technical event production department, you will be a key member of the technician team, delivering the highest standards and working to promote the business. You will be actively trained on the equipment and our processes in order to become a multi-skilled technician across all aspects of AV to include lighting, sound and video. We have an in house technical training plan to help you achieve this, alongside the apprenticeship college program. You will be a member of the technician team and are always to deliver the highest standards and work to promote the business.

Your duties will include the following at varying time as training is delivered:

  • Preparation of equipment prior to despatch
  • Checking of equipment on return from rental
  • Delivery and collection of equipment
  • Assisting with Management of rental stock
  • Identifying equipment shortages and reporting to the warehouse manager
  • Loading and Unloading of vehicles
  • Maintenance and servicing of company equipment
  • Covering quick turnarounds – evenings and weekends as and when required
  • Assist in planning and pre-event testing (where required) of full AV systems
  • Technical Support across all Audio-Visual Disciplines
  • Onsite support for projects of all sizes, including Technical Set-up,
  • Client liaison, Rehearsals & Show operation, De-Rig
  • Dealing directly with the Client and being a central point of contact

Where you'll work

Meadow Barn
BASSINGBOURN ROAD
LITLINGTON
ROYSTON
SG8 0SS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Operate a video camera and vision mixer
  • Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
  • Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
  • Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
  • Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
  • Root cause analysis & problem solving
  • Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
  • Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
  • Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
  • Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
  • Configure and manage remote participation systems
  • Edit audio and video content
  • Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
  • Create digital assets for video workflows
  • Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
  • Audio capture
  • Deliver virtual event technical operations
  • Clearly advise and guide event participants
  • Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
  • Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
  • Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
  • Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
  • Complete risk assessment documentation
  • Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
  • Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
  • Document and record maintenance activities
  • Safe storage of equipment
  • Create a coherent planning document
  • Operate a video camera and vision mixer
  • Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
  • Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
  • Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
  • Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
  • Root cause analysis & problem solving
  • Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
  • Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
  • Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
  • Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
  • Configure and manage remote participation systems
  • Edit audio and video content
  • Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
  • Create digital assets for video workflows
  • Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
  • Audio capture
  • Deliver virtual event technical operations
  • Clearly advise and guide event participants
  • Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
  • Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
  • Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
  • Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
  • Complete risk assessment documentation
  • Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
  • Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
  • Document and record maintenance activities
  • Safe storage of equipment
  • Create a coherent planning document

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

BTEC in:

any subject (grade Pass (or above))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Initiative
  • Passion for AV
  • Teamwork

About this employer

We are an Audio Visual Hire, Live Events and Staging Company established in 2006 based in North Hertfordshire. We are a fantastic company to work for and are now looking to expand our team and continue to grow and develop our business. We strive to offer excellent customer service to all of our clients. 

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022273.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)